Cooking Terms

Front

A. To combine two or more ingredients usually by stirring

Back

Mix

Front

A. To pass dry ingredients through in order to add air and remove clumps

Back

Sift

Front

To work and press dough with the palms of the hands or mechanically, to develop gluten in the flour.

Back

Knead

Front

A. To cut solids into pieces with a knife

Back

Chop

Front

A process of determining the specific amount of an ingredient

Back

Measure

Front

To cut food into long, thin pieces

Back

Julienne

Front

A. To mix rapidly in order to make a mixture smooth and light by incorporating as much air as possible

Back

Beat

Front

To cook on a grill under strong, direct heat.

Back

Grill

Front

A. To grind or mash foods until perfectly smooth

Back

Puree

Front

To break lightly into small pieces, usually with a fork

Back

Flake